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EPISODE · Jun 26, 2026 · 20 MIN

Brewing up a taste for New Zealand grown coffee

from Country Life · host RNZ

Ikarus coffee has been a trailblazer growing coffee in NZ. Fourteen years after the first successful seedlings went in, Rob Schluter has doubled the number of coffee trees on his steep farm above Doubtless Bay, and there's a new venture brewing to bring the magic of coffee to life from farm to cup. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.With thanks to:Rob Schluter, Marie-Elodie Proust, and Haobo TongMake sure you’re following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes every Friday evening.Want to chat to us or find out more about RNZ Podcasts? Join the RNZ Podcasts Discussion Facebook group where we share behind the scenes info about our series, and invite you to share feedback, recommendations and ask us questions.Send us your feedback or get in touch at [email protected] to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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